Iva Mae concentrated on the Shirley Temple dolls
the name originally used by Jules Steiner to describe his legendary Bébé Gigoteur
she is an iconic figure to the world of collecting that will be remembered for generations
and fine all-bisque miniature dolls
Some astute American collectors have made the study and careful acquisition of important Japanese dolls their mission
LADY FANCIES, PART II. HALF DOLLS, BATHING BEAUTIES AND MORE-October 19, 2019 antique german doll Iva Mae concentrated on theOctober 19, 2019 in Annapolis, Maryland The Private 50 Year Collection of Hanne Bktas of Vienna, Austria Half Dolls, Tea Cozies, Pincushion, Bathing Beauties and Other Lady Figures. This extraordinary collection of more than 700 rare French and German pieces spans 1900 1930s and features classic ladies of elegance as well as Art Deco and Art Nouveau themed figures of women. Many are presented as waist up figures, while others have original pincushion